History degrees have a good reputation and are popular amongst employers because graduates are analytical and able to express opinion whilst simplifying complex ideas.
- Teaching
- Civil Service
- Historian
- Lawyer
- Accountancy
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Archivist
- Journalism
- Media
Where to find History job adverts
Broadsheet daily and Sunday Newspapers, particularly the Guardian Media supplement
The Economist magazine
Careers in History
Subjects to study at A Level:
Any – It perfectly complements the range of subjects in both the humanities and sciences. Subjects to particularly consider: English, Government & Politics, Economics, Latin, Modern Languages and Geography.
You can also take History with a wide variety of other subjects, and entry requirements are often lower.
Wider reading:
Read as much as you can and develop an area of specialism. It is also useful to stay up to date with current affairs so follow: News websites, the Economist magazine and Financial Times.
Top universities:
All leading UK universities offer History. The top 10 UK Universities for History according to the Complete University Guide are:
- Durham
- Cambridge
- Oxford
- St Andrews
- London School of Economics
- Warwick
- University College London (UCL)
- Exeter
- Birmingham
- Bristol
(check UCAS website for entry requirements for these universities: www.ucas.com)
A history degree is just the beginning as it opens the door to a multitude of careers. Many graduates find success through Internships and Work Experience.
Gumtree recently completed a poll of employers with the results showing that work experience makes you 95% more employable. The good news carries on, two thirds of employers think candidates with work experience were more knowledgeable, 44% think they are more confident and 40% say they are more committed.
Useful websites for History related work placements and internships:
http://studyingeconomics.ac.uk/during-your-study/work-experience/places-for-economists/
https://www.gov.uk/find-internship
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/recruitment